HTC EVO 4G LTE & HTC One X “delayed” in customs because of ITC investigation. That stinks.

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May 15, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Remember how we told you that many Sprint stores would be open at 8 AM later this week for the HTC EVO 4G LTE launch? Well, don’t set your alarm clock just yet because you might end up waiting in line for something you can’t have. HTC’s shipments of the EVO 4G LTE are stuck in customs pending a review of the ITC for possible patent violations. You may recall that Apple previously won an injunct…

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Android OS

Google may work with 5 OEM partners to create multiple Nexus devices running Jelly Bean

May 15, 2012 | by Natesh Sood

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The Wall Street Journal reported an interesting story today — one that has serious ramifications for the mobile industry if it pans out.  Essentially, Google is said to be in discussions with five diff…

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Android Apps

Lightbox photo-sharing app shutting down June 15 after team joins Facebook

May 15, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Facebook has gobbled up another photo-sharing service, only this time it’s not officially making an acquisition. Lightbox, the Instagram alternative that millions of Android users relied on while t…

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Android App Reviews

Savored finds restaurants with great food and great deals with OpenTable/ZAGAT mix [App Reviews]

May 15, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Hungry for a new app to tell you where to eat? What about an app that can find a quality restaurant and a tasty price at the same time? Well, then you should satisfy your cravings with Savored, an Android 1.6+ app tha…

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Entertainment

Songify Android app now lets you Auto-Tune your speech into music ala AutoTune the News

May 15, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Ever wanted to unleash your inner T-Pain? Now you can with Songify, a new app for Android 2.2 and higher that automatically converts speech into music. You may be familiar with Songify as a popular iOS app endors…

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HTC

HTC Desire C offers Android 4.0 and Beats Audio in a smaller and more affordable package

May 15, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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It can be easy to get lost in the parade of high-end smartphones that are announced every week. Believe it or not, not everyone needs all the bells and whistles – they just want a solid phone that can run an ap…

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LG

LG Optimus 4X HD heading to Europe in June, gets spec bump in battery life and now media features

May 15, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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LG has officially confirmed that the Optimus 4X HD, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, will go on sale in Europe next month. The Optimus 4X will launch in key Western European market…

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Social

Facebook for Android being updated to include larger photos in timeline and bigger album previews

May 14, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Facebook is heading towards a multibillion dollar IPO this week, so the company is putting its best foot forward. We already know that Facebook is going to introduce ads soon, but first it’s introducing…

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Android Phones

Verizon Wireless cuts the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX price to $199 on contract

May 14, 2012 | by Natesh Sood

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The Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX recently received a price cut from $299 to $199.  The most attractive aspect of the device is its battery life as it has a 3300 mAh battery providing up to 21 hours of continuous talk t…

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Android App Reviews

PlayUp makes viewing sports more social. Here’s how it powered my final Premiership weekend [App Reviews]

May 14, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Sunday was a huge day for sports. The last time a big sporting event took place on a Sunday, I spent much of the day watching television and using an interactive Android app. During yesterday’s drama-fill…

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Carriers

Several Sprint stores will open at 8AM on Friday to launch the HTC EVO 4G LTE

May 14, 2012 | by Natesh Sood

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In case you plan on picking up the new HTC EVO 4G LTE bright and early on Friday, May 18 when it officially becomes available, then you may want to see if a Sprint store near you will be opening early.  Several retai…

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T-Mobile

T-Mobile USA HTC Sensation gets Android 4.0 this week, HTC Amaze to follow in “coming weeks”

May 14, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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The long wait for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is finally ending this week for customers of T-Mobile’s HTC Sensation 4G. T-Mobile USA has updated its support forums to reveal that beginning on May 16 (W…

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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S III scores high in unofficial battery life tests

May 14, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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The Samsung Galaxy S III has a lot of things to like and some specifications that fell short of expectations for the heavily hyped device. One area that the Galaxy S III is likely to meet or exceed expectations is b…

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Uncategorized

Turntable.fm Android app drops the beat, lands in Google Play for social music fans on the go

May 11, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Turntable.fm is a popular hangout spot for the “in” crowd to go and listen to music. While those folks were previously relying on their desktop to get a daily soundtrack, the official Turntable.f…

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